WELLS ST. JOHN P.S. - US Patent Attorneys and Agents

Attorney: WELLS ST. JOHN P.S.

Number of patents: 189
Last date: May 22, 2012

Number	Title	Issue Date
8183154	Selective metal deposition over dielectric layers Selective deposition of metal over dielectric layers in a manner that minimizes or eliminates keyhole formation is provided. According to one embodiment, a dielectric target layer is formed over a substrate layer, wherein the target layer may be configured to allow ...	05/22/2012
8183110	Memory cells, methods of forming dielectric materials, and methods of forming memory cells Some embodiments include memory cells. The memory cells may include a tunnel dielectric material, a charge-retaining region over the tunnel dielectric material, crystalline ultra-high k dielectric material over the charge-retaining region, and a control gate materia...	05/22/2012
8181437	Cable assembly with anchor A cable assembly comprises a cable having a main body, strands, a tail and a first cable end, an anchor, and a sleeve having a bore, a first end and a second end. The first end is positioned generally adjacent the anchor, the second end is positioned remote from the...	05/22/2012
8176801	Interface port for connection of a sampling device to an analytical instrument The present invention relates to devices for collecting and storing chemical samples and transferring those samples to analytical devices for analysis. In one implementation the device includes an interface for transferring samples and electrical signals. In another...	05/15/2012
8175456	Burst scheduling methods in optical burst switching system Provided is a burst scheduling method in an Optical Burst Switching (OBS) system in which a plurality of nodes are connected through a mesh-type network. When a TDB which has used many network resources via a plurality of nodes and an SHG burst generated in a previo...	05/08/2012
8173034	Methods of utilizing block copolymer to form patterns Some embodiments include methods of utilizing block copolymer to form patterns between weirs. The methods may utilize liners along surfaces of the weirs to compensate for partial-width segments of the patterns in regions adjacent the weirs. Some embodiments include ...	05/08/2012
8169032	Gate stacks and semiconductor constructions The invention includes methods of forming PMOS transistors and NMOS transistors. The NMOS transistors can be formed to have a thin silicon-containing material between a pair of metal nitride materials, while the PMOS transistors are formed to have the metal nitride ...	05/01/2012
8166720	Roofing membrane retainer A roofing membrane retainer is provided having a cylindrical plate. The cylindrical plate has a central aperture for receiving a fastener. The plate also includes a pair of concentric inner and outer raised reinforcing ribs and a plurality of scoop-shaped projection...	05/01/2012
8163341	Methods of forming metal-containing structures, and methods of forming germanium-containing structures Some embodiments include methods of forming metal-containing structures. A first metal-containing material may be formed over a substrate. After the first metal-containing material is formed, and while the substrate is within a reaction chamber, hydrogen-containing ...	04/24/2012
8163118	Thermoformable web splicer and method An apparatus and method are provided for splicing together old and new thermoformable sheets in order to supply a continuous thermoforming operation. The method for joining together thermoformable sheets includes: providing a first thermoformable sheet with a traili...	04/24/2012
8162899	Intravascular line and port cleaning methods, methods of administering an agent intravascularly, methods of obtaining/testing blood, and devices for performing such methods An intravascular port access device includes a first component having a chamber configured to attach reversibly to an intravenous line port. A second component reversibly attaches to the first component and contains a disinfecting agent and an applicator material. T...	04/24/2012
8162573	Self-reversing tapping system This invention generally pertains to a self-reversing tapping apparatus system, and more particularly, embodiments of this system include an improved coolant system, a reduction of the components which reverse rotational direction, and provides a modular tapping app...	04/24/2012
8158967	Integrated memory arrays Some embodiments include methods of forming memory arrays. A stack of semiconductor material plates may be patterned to subdivide the plates into pieces. Electrically conductive tiers may be formed along sidewall edges of the pieces. The pieces may then be patterned...	04/17/2012
8154064	Semiconductor constructions The invention includes semiconductor constructions, and also includes methods of forming pluralities of capacitor devices. An exemplary method of the invention includes forming conductive storage node material within openings in an insulative material to form conduc...	04/10/2012
8152542	Electrical connector enclosure An electrical connector enclosure which includes a framework having at least one wall, and which at least partly defines an internal cavity; and a moveable panel mounted on the framework, the panel being moveable between an open position and a closed position relati...	04/10/2012
8147624	Electrode The present invention relates to an electrode composed of an Al-M-Cu based alloy, to a process for preparing the Al-M-Cu based alloy, to an electrolytic cell comprising the electrode the use of an Al-M-Cu based alloy as an anode and to a method for extracting a reac...	04/03/2012
8146448	Apparatus for mobile collection of atmospheric sample for chemical analysis Portable devices and related methods for collecting and storing atmospheric samples for subsequent chemical analysis are provided. A sample cartridge according to one implementation includes self-sealing inlet and outlet ports configured to close automatically when ...	04/03/2012
8141721	Jewelry organization, storage, and transportation assemblies and methods Jewelry support assemblies are provided that can include a substantially planar base portion having a member extending therefrom, the member including a plurality of openings; a plurality of arms extending from the openings, individuals ones of the arms being associ...	03/27/2012
8138541	Memory cells Some embodiments include memory cells that contain floating bodies and diodes. The diodes may be gated diodes having sections doped to a same conductivity type as the floating bodies, and such sections of the gated diodes may be electrically connected to the floatin...	03/20/2012
8137307	Syringe devices, components of syringe devices, and methods of forming components and syringe devices A syringe device includes a syringe barrel and piston having a fluid passageway extending from a vial port. Another syringe device includes a syringe barrel, a piston sleeve and an insert. A channel extends along a side of the insert. A valve controls fluid communic...	03/20/2012
8134194	Memory cells, memory cell constructions, and memory cell programming methods Some embodiments include memory cells including a memory component having a first conductive material, a second conductive material, and an oxide material between the first conductive material and the second conductive material. A resistance of the memory component ...	03/13/2012
8134137	Memory device constructions, memory cell forming methods, and semiconductor construction forming methods Memory device constructions include a first column line extending parallel to a second column line, the first column line being above the second column line; a row line above the second column line and extending perpendicular to the first column line and the second ...	03/13/2012
8133664	Methods of forming patterns Some embodiments include methods of forming patterns of openings. The methods may include forming spaced features over a substrate. The features may have tops and may have sidewalls extending downwardly from the tops. A first material may be formed along the tops an...	03/13/2012
D655572	Shot glasses on a snow ski	03/13/2012
8129781	Method of forming memory devices by performing halogen ion implantation and diffusion processes Disclosed is a method of forming memory devices employing halogen ion implantation and diffusion processes. In one illustrative embodiment, the method includes forming a plurality of word line structures above a semiconducting substrate, each of the word line struct...	03/06/2012
8129240	Methods of forming a plurality of capacitors A method of forming a plurality of capacitors includes an insulative material received over a capacitor array area and a circuitry area. The array area comprises a plurality of capacitor electrode openings within the insulative material received over individual capa...	03/06/2012
8124545	Methods of etching oxide, reducing roughness, and forming capacitor constructions The invention includes methods in which one or more components of a carboxylic acid having an aqueous acidic dissociation constant of at least 1×10−6 are utilized during the etch of oxide (such as silicon dioxide or doped silicon dioxide). Two or more ...	02/28/2012
8124326	Methods of patterning positive photoresist A method of patterning positive photoresist includes providing positive photoresist over a substrate. An area of the positive photoresist is exposed to a pattern of activating radiation at a dose which is below the Dose To CD of the pattern with the positive photore...	02/28/2012
8120101	Semiconductor constructions and transistors, and methods of forming semiconductor constructions and transistors The invention includes a transistor device having a semiconductor substrate with an upper surface. A pair of source/drain regions are formed within the semiconductor substrate and a channel region is formed within the semiconductor substrate and extends generally pe...	02/21/2012
8119537	Selective etching of oxides to metal nitrides and metal oxides A method is provided for selectively etching native oxides or other contaminants to metal nitrides and metal oxides during manufacture of a semiconductor device. The method utilizes a substantially non-aqueous etchant which includes a source of fluorine ions. In a p...	02/21/2012
8119483	Methods of forming memory cells Some embodiments include methods of utilizing polysilazane in forming non-volatile memory cells. The memory cells may be multi-level cells (MLCs). The polysilazane may be converted to silicon nitride, silicon dioxide, or silicon oxynitride with thermal processing an...	02/21/2012
8114468	Methods of forming a non-volatile resistive oxide memory array A method of forming a non-volatile resistive oxide memory array includes forming a plurality of one of conductive word lines or conductive bit lines over a substrate. Metal oxide-comprising material is formed over the plurality of said one of the word lines or bit l...	02/14/2012
8114219	Systems and methods for forming metal oxide layers A method of forming (and apparatus for forming) a metal oxide layer, preferably a dielectric layer, on a substrate, particularly a semiconductor substrate or substrate assembly, using a vapor deposition process and ozone with one or more metal organo-amine precursor...	02/14/2012
8110488	Method for increasing etch rate during deep silicon dry etch A method of increasing etch rate during deep silicon dry etch by altering the geometric shape of the etch mask is presented. By slightly altering the shape of the etch mask, the etch rate is increased in one area where an oval etch mask is used as compared to anothe...	02/07/2012
8107218	Capacitors Some embodiments include methods of forming capacitors. A metal oxide mixture may be formed over a first capacitor electrode. The metal oxide mixture may have a continuous concentration gradient of a second component relative to a first component. The continuous con...	01/31/2012
8105956	Methods of forming silicon oxides and methods of forming interlevel dielectrics A method of forming silicon oxide includes depositing a silicon nitride-comprising material over a substrate. The silicon nitride-comprising material has an elevationally outermost silicon nitride-comprising surface. Such surface is treated with a fluid that is at l...	01/31/2012
8105896	Methods of forming capacitors A method of forming a capacitor includes forming a conductive first capacitor electrode material comprising TiN over a substrate. TiN of the TiN-comprising material is oxidized effective to form conductive TiOxNy having resistivity no greater t...	01/31/2012
8100428	Hitch apparatuses The present invention is a configurable trailer hitch that provides an extended towing position for transferring a tractor force to a load, and a retracted storage position for safely stowing the hitch under a towing vehicle. The trailer hitch has a spring loaded re...	01/24/2012
8094984	Semiconductor constructions, methods of forming semiconductor constructions, light-conducting conduits, and optical signal propagation assemblies The invention includes optical signal conduits having rare earth elements incorporated therein. The optical signal conduits can, for example, contain rare earth elements incorporated within a dielectric material matrix. For instance, erbium or cerium can be within s...	01/10/2012
8094308	Spectrometric analyzing device and spectrometric analyzing method A spectrometric analyzing device is capable of analyzing a thin film with high accuracy by using light having an arbitrary wavelength, such as not only infrared light but also visible light, ultraviolet light and X-ray, and using whatever refractive index of a suppo...	01/10/2012

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